MEGlobal Americas Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer to join our team at our Oyster Creek, TX site.
MEGlobal's Oyster Creek, TX site is a world-scale ethylene glycol producer and the company's first U.S. manufacturing location. Since start up in 2019, the site has demonstrated exceptional safety, environmental, reliability, and capacity performance. The Production Engineer (Run Plant Engineer/Process Engineer) opening is one of two within the site and will be responsible for the glycol reaction and distillation areas. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team that is highly empowered, highly motivated and has consistently delivered positive results.
Job Purpose
The Production Engineer acts as a technical resource for Operations personnel, applying technical skills within Manage Production, to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems and enable production of low cost, quality products.
Principal Accountabilities
- Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with production personnel to optimize operations to meet company and plant goals and objectives (Environmental Health & Safety, asset utilization, cost, quality, etc.).
- Coordinates activity with Technical Advisor to optimize operation of assigned area of responsibility, while minimizing duplication of effort.
- Participates in advanced unit operation and technology trouble shooting and mentors others to develop these skills.
- Coaches and enhances the technical capabilities of the Operations personnel by sharing experiences, technical skills and knowledge.
- Implements best practices to optimize operations in assigned area of responsibility. Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET), and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place.
- Works with Production Data Technician to identify permanent plant process changes and standard update for SAP.
- Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality product.
- As required, communicates technical information and issues to plant personnel, other MEGlobal and EQUATE EG facilities and Technology Expertise Center.
- Networks with other engineers within MEGlobal and EQUATE to leverage knowledge on plant operations.
- As required, participates on and leads teams in area of accountability.
- Reviews asset utilization data on a weekly basis to ensure unplanned events are accurately categorized. Works with other Production Engineers, Technical Advisors and Reliability Engineer to ensure rapid closure of asset utilizations gaps.
- Identifies and completes small improvement projects to optimize operation of assigned area of responsibility (Environmental, Health & Safety, asset utilization, quality, ease of operation, etc.). Ensures that project work does not take away from core responsibility (daily optimization of assigned area) and typically will not exceed $50,000 in value.
- Serves as unit landlord when Production Leader is absent, as needed.
- Supports site Emergency Response Team as required.
- Acts as Safe Work Permit Approver, as authorized in unit safety standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical or Mechanical.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. MEGlobal is an equal opportunity employer.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About MEGlobal
MEGlobal is a group of companies that takes pride in responsibly leading the world in the manufacture, supply and marketing of ethylene glycol (EG), a cornerstone product that helps improve lives globally, every day.
MEGlobal began in 2004 and is now located in Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore. MEGlobal employs a diverse group of more than 300 employees.
As subsidiaries of EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C. (EQUATE), the MEGlobal companies are part of the EQUATE Group which is headquartered in Kuwait. They own and operate four EG manufacturing facilities – two at the Prentiss Site near Red Deer, Alberta, one in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and one in Oyster Creek, Texas. MEGlobal markets its products throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
MEGlobal embraces the principles of Responsible Care®, focusing on the safety of employees, neighbors, communities, and the environment in every aspect of its operations.
Visit www.meglobal.biz for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $86,800.00 - $111,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Work Location: In person
